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NEW YORK — The Poetry Foundation has chosen Michelle T. Boone as its new president, the first time a woman and a person of colour will be leading the wealthy, Chicago-based institution that oversees . . . ....
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Michelle Boone After a Black Lives Matter-related uproar that forced out its top two officers, the Poetry Foundation has appointed Michelle Boone, a Navy Pier executive and former Joyce Foundation executive, as president. Boone will succeed former Northwestern University President Henry Bienen on May 4, almost a year since he and Chairman Willard Bunn quit days after the foundation was lambasted for an anemic response to death of George Floyd and its consequences. More In a statement today announcing her appointment, the foundation made a point of noting that Boone was selected after a “robust, diverse national search.” Formerly commissioner of the city’s Department of Cultural Affairs & Special Events, she has been chief program and engagement officer at Navy Pier since 2016. ....
Hillel Italie April 28, 2021 - 1:42 PM NEW YORK - The Poetry Foundation has chosen Michelle T. Boone as its new president, the first time a woman and a person of colour will be leading the wealthy, Chicago-based institution that oversees the century-old Poetry magazine, organizes workshops and other programs, and distributes millions of dollars in awards and grants. Boone, 59, has extensive experience in government and foundation work. Her previous jobs include commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and senior program officer at the Joyce Foundation. She is a board member for several Chicago cultural organizations. âThis is an incredible opportunity,â Boone told The Associated Press on Wednesday, adding that the Poetry Foundation seemed like a ânatural progression for her. ....
Heidi Zeiger The Poetry Foundation has chosen Michelle T. Boone as its new president, the first time a woman and a person of color will be leading the Chicago-based institution. The wealthy foundation oversees the century-old Poetry magazine, organizes workshops and other programs, and distributes millions of dollars in awards and grants. Boone, 59, has extensive experience in government and foundation work. Her previous jobs include commissioner of the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events, and senior program officer at the Joyce Foundation. Most recently she was chief program and civic engagement officer at Navy Pier. She is a board member for several Chicago cultural organizations. ....